Epic Games Unleashes Explosive Cinematic Trailer to Mark the
Blockbuster Launch of “Gears of War: Judgment”

LONDON, Thursday 7
th March 2013 – Ready your Lancers and
prepare to jump back into the fight, Gears Nation! To equip UK fans
for the impending launch of “Gears of War: Judgment” on
22
nd March, Epic Games and Microsoft today premiered a new
cinematic trailer showcasing the intense, grub-stomping action and
thrilling gameplay of this spring’s most hotly anticipated
blockbuster.

Featuring the hit single “Shooting the Moon” from
acclaimed UK band Mona, the trailer offers a glimpse of
“Judgment’s” challenging campaign and embodies
the bold defiance, bravery and heroism of fan-favourite Damon Baird
and Kilo Squad, as they face an unjust trial and fight to rescue
the planet Sera from the brink of annihilation. The trailer was
rendered entirely in-engine on Unreal Engine 3, showcasing the
stunning graphics of the most visually spectacular
“Gears” game yet.

“‘Judgment’ is a tribute to the die-hard
‘Gears’ fans who have been with us since the beginning,
and an amazing experience for anyone who loves intense action and
gripping, cinematic storytelling,” said Alan Van Slyke,
Senior Producer of “Gears of War: Judgment” at Epic
Games. “Thanks to the support of partners at People Can Fly,
we’ve pushed the ‘Gears’ franchise in all-new
directions, whilst bringing back some of the key elements that put
us on the map, and we can’t wait to share it with the world
later this month.”

“Gears of War” fans in the UK will be able to join
the fight against the Locust early through the intense new
multiplayer mode in “Gears of War: Judgment,” OverRun.
Allowing fans to start earning XP and carry it over to the full
version of the game, the early access demo is available from 19
th March exclusively to Xbox LIVE Gold members.

Developed exclusively for Xbox 360 by Epic Games and People Can
Fly, “Gears of War: Judgment” delivers an intense
campaign featuring new characters, weapons and enemies, and new
multiplayer experiences. The “Gears of War” series is
one of the most popular franchises in Xbox history, having sold
more than 19 million games worldwide, and spawning New York
Times-bestselling novels, toys, collectibles, graphic novels, and
more. To learn more about “Gears of War: Judgment” and
the “Gears of War” franchise, please visit:
http://gearsofwar.xbox.com “Gears of
War: Judgment” will launch worldwide on 19
th March, 2013, and in the UK on 22
nd March.

“Gears of War: Judgment” is available for pre-order
today for £49.99 ERP, with initial launch quantities
including a Games on Demand Xbox LIVE download token for the epic
game that started it all, “Gears of War”* (at
£19.99 value). GAME is also offering an exclusive
steelbook edition of “Gears of War: Judgment”, a
collector’s item that comes with a premium steel casing
featuring unique art on the front, back and insides. In a first for
the franchise, all fans who pre-order from participating retailers
will receive the Classic Hammerburst weapon in-game, providing a
competitive advantage in the multiplayer experience. Additional
retail-exclusive pre-order incentives are also available (for more
information, please visit
http://bit.ly/VbdSbp).

Furthermore, to give you a leg up on the competition, the VIP
Season Pass for “Judgment” will be available at launch
for 1600 Microsoft Points, providing players with a more than 20
percent discount across a broad range of content, including six
multiplayer maps, two new modes and nine exclusive unlocks.

-ENDS-

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only work in the region they were purchased in.

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